
| New York Yankees photo day | |
TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Derek Jeter Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Derek Jeter Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Francisco Cervelli #17 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Francisco Cervelli Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Francisco Cervelli #17 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Derek Jeter Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Francisco Cervelli #17 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Francisco Cervelli Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Francisco Cervelli #17 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Derek Jeter Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Francisco Cervelli #17 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Francisco Cervelli Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Francisco Cervelli #17 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Rodriguez Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Francisco Cervelli #17 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Francisco Cervelli Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Francisco Cervelli #17 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Rodriguez Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Soriano Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Derek Jeter Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jorge Posada Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jorge Posada Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Rodriguez Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Soriano Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jorge Posada Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rafael Soriano Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Rafael Soriano #29 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alex Rodriguez Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Francisco Cervelli #17 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Francisco Cervelli Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Francisco Cervelli #17 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jorge Posada Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jorge Posada Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Derek Jeter Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Andruw Jones of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andruw Jones Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Andruw Jones of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Andruw Jones of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andruw Jones Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Andruw Jones of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: The tattoo on the hands of Andruw Jones of the New York Yankees shows his tatooed fingers on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andruw Jones Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: The tattoo on the hands of Andruw Jones… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: A.J. Burnett #34 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** A.J. Burnett Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: A.J. Burnett #34 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mark Teixeira Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Joba Chamberlain #62 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joba Chamberlain Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Joba Chamberlain #62 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Swisher Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Curtis Granderson Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mariano Rivera Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** CC Sabathia Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Manager Joe Girardi #28 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Girardi Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Manager Joe Girardi #28 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Swisher Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** CC Sabathia Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Swisher Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Curtis Granderson Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Joba Chamberlain #62 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joba Chamberlain Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Joba Chamberlain #62 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brett Gardner Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robinson Cano Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mariano Rivera Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mark Teixeira Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: A.J. Burnett #34 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** A.J. Burnett Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: A.J. Burnett #34 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** CC Sabathia Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robinson Cano Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: A.J. Burnett #34 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** A.J. Burnett Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: A.J. Burnett #34 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mariano Rivera Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Kevin Long #54, coach of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Long Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Kevin Long #54, coach of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Daniel Brewer #95 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Brewer Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Daniel Brewer #95 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mike Harkey #57 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Harkey Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Mike Harkey #57 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Freddy Garcia #36 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Freddy Garcia Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Freddy Garcia #36 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: David Robertson #30 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Robertson Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: David Robertson #30 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Romulo Sanchez #64 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Romulo Sanchez Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Romulo Sanchez #64 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jesus Montero #83 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jesus Montero Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jesus Montero #83 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: D.J.Mitchell #81 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** D.J.Mitchell Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: D.J.Mitchell #81 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Austin Romine #84 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Austin Romine Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Austin Romine #84 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Melky Mesa #77 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Melky Mesa Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Melky Mesa #77 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Tony Pena #56, coach of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tony Pena Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Tony Pena #56, coach of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Doug Bernier #71 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Doug Bernier Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Doug Bernier #71 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Davis Phelps #87of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Davis Phelps Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Davis Phelps #87of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Bradley Suttle #93 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bradley Suttle Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Bradley Suttle #93 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jose Gil #85 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jose Gil Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Jose Gil #85 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Bartolo Colon #40 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bartolo Colon Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Bartolo Colon #40 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Eric Chavez #12 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Eric Chavez Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Eric Chavez #12 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Curtis Granderson Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Curtis Granderson #14 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Kyle Higashioka #86 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kyle Higashioka Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Kyle Higashioka #86 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Kevin Russo #60 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Russo Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Kevin Russo #60 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Greg Golson #27 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Greg Golson Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Greg Golson #27 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Russell Martin #55 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Russell Martin Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Russell Martin #55 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Andy Sisco #41 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andy Sisco Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Andy Sisco #41 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Sergio Mitre #45 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sergio Mitre Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Sergio Mitre #45 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Warner Madrigal #68 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Warner Madrigal Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Warner Madrigal #68 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Luis Ayala #43 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Luis Ayala Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Luis Ayala #43 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Robert Fish #79 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Fish Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Robert Fish #79 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: David Robertson #30 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Robertson Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: David Robertson #30 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Ivan Nova #47 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ivan Nova Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Ivan Nova #47 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Adam Warren #88 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Adam Warren Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Adam Warren #88 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Colin Curtis #61 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Colin Curtis Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Colin Curtis #61 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Daniel Turpin #73 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Turpin Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Daniel Turpin #73 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Ramiro Pena #19 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ramiro Pena Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Ramiro Pena #19 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Phil Hughes #65 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phil Hughes Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Phil Hughes #65 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Kevin Russo #60 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Russo Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Kevin Russo #60 of the New York Yankees… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Steve Garrison #82 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Garrison Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Steve Garrison #82 of the New York… TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Brian Anderson #39 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brian Anderson Photo: Getty Images, Al Bello / 2011 Getty Images TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Brian Anderson #39 of the New York… Gotta run!. Posted in yankees-news | Comments Off
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| YANKEES: Steinbrenner statue in Tampa unveiled (photos) | |
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New York Yankees workers step back after putting the finishing touches on a brass statue of former New York Yankees owner George M. Steinbrenner outside Legends Field, the spring training home of the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla., Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Steinbrenner passed away in July, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) By The Associated Press
A new brass statue of former New York Yankees owner George M. Steinbrenner stands outside Legends Field, the spring training home of the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla., Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Steinbrenner passed away in July, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees have put a statue of former owner George Steinbrenner at the team’s spring training complex. The 600-pound, life-size bronze statue was put on a marble stand Friday at the entrance of the ballpark named for Steinbrenner, who died at 80 in July. The 6-foot statue, on a 3-foot granite pedestal, is identical to one in the lobby of new Yankee Stadium. A formal ceremony is scheduled to take place before the Yankees’ spring training opener against the Phillies on Feb. 26. The statue has Steinbrenner in a suit and wearing the 2009 World Series championship ring, the last of the seven titles won by the Yankees under his ownership. More PhotosClick thumbnails to enlarge
New York Yankees workers step back after putting the finishing touches on a brass statue of former New York Yankees owner George M. Steinbrenner outside Legends Field, the spring training home of the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla., Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Steinbrenner passed away in July, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) By The Associated Press
A new brass statue of former New York Yankees owner George M. Steinbrenner stands outside Legends Field, the spring training home of the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla., Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Steinbrenner passed away in July, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees have put a statue of former owner George Steinbrenner at the team’s spring training complex. The 600-pound, life-size bronze statue was put on a marble stand Friday at the entrance of the ballpark named for Steinbrenner, who died at 80 in July. The 6-foot statue, on a 3-foot granite pedestal, is identical to one in the lobby of new Yankee Stadium. A formal ceremony is scheduled to take place before the Yankees’ spring training opener against the Phillies on Feb. 26. The statue has Steinbrenner in a suit and wearing the 2009 World Series championship ring, the last of the seven titles won by the Yankees under his ownership.
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| Yankees put Steinbrenner statue at spring training complex | |
The new statue of George Steinbrenner will be unveiled during a formal ceremony next month. AP TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees have put a statue of former owner George Steinbrenner at the team’s spring training complex. The 600-pound, life-size bronze statue was put on a marble stand Friday at the entrance of the ballpark named for Steinbrenner, who died at 80 in July. The 6-foot statue, on a 3-foot granite pedestal, is identical to one in the lobby of new Yankee Stadium. A formal ceremony is scheduled to take place before the Yankees’ spring training opener against the Phillies on Feb. 26. The statue has Steinbrenner in a suit and wearing the 2009 World Series championship ring, the last of the seven titles won by the Yankees under his ownership. Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Comment Below!. Posted in yankees-news | Comments Off
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| NY Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dead At 80 | |
New York Yankees principal owner and chairperson George M. Steinbrenner III died at a Florida hospital Tuesday morning, after suffering a massive heart attack. What are your opinions. Posted in yankees-news | Comments Off
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| Yanks open spring slate against '09 Series foe | |
The Yankees will be back on the field Feb. 26, opening their Spring Training schedule against the Phillies at George M. What do you guys think about this. Posted in yankees-news | Comments Off
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| Gone at 86, King a man of many titles | |
Another member of Yankees royalty has passed, this one a King. The man who served Yankees principal owner George Steinbrenner as coach, manager, general manager and general repairman, Clyde King has died. Leave your comments on the news below. Posted in yankees-news | Comments Off
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